Whether it's music, dancing and drinking, literature, or the Catholicism and politics that merged in JFK, Irish exports have infiltrated just about every aspect of American society. And for the most part, we're better off because of them.

There is, however, one exception.

The Irish perfected the stout in Guinness, and Jameson is a reliable go-to when it comes to affordable whiskey. And based on positive experiences with these two, you might think that that a clearance sale on Harp Lager ($9.99 for a box of 12) would be worth the risk.